For those unfamiliar with the whole “Famous Original Ray’s” thing, the gist is this (via WikiPedia): Ray’s Pizza, and its many variations such as “Ray’s Original Pizza”, “Famous Ray’s Pizza” and “World-Famous Original Ray’s Pizza”, are the names of dozens of pizzerias in the New York City area that are...

When you’re feeling bored in your neighborhood… get out and take a walk! The City of New York—especially Manhattan—plays a major role in the movie Ghostbusters, arguably as big as many of the leads! And although many of the interior scenes were filmed at studios in Los Angeles, lucky for...

New York City is one of the most visited places in the world, there is so much to see and to do there. It is good to have some idea of what the city has to offer, to make the most of your visit, both day and night. Having been there, a few times, these...

Last weekend we were in New York City and dined at two New City restaurants, Gramercy Tavern and Union Square Cafe. The desserts were outstanding at both restaurants and I thought I would quickly share them with you. The one thing I like about New York City restaurants is their creativity with food. Mixing flavors...

New York City is a truly amazing city. Everyone who has been there can testify to this. If you haven’t yet had a chance to visit New York City you should start planning a visit, right now! The city has got an energy, a pulse which is hard to describe to anyone who has not...

The great thing about bargain shopping in New York City is that there are always great deals on offer—and from one end of the state to the other. A lot of stores offer truly amazing savings that dramatically beat department store prices. And in the sale season, you should be prepared to find even better...

New York City is the place to be if you want to experience literature in a truly unique way. Besides the world famous libraries that the city has to offer, there is literary history in everyday pubs, bookstores and parks. New York has many literary haunts that are inspiring places for both published authors and...

Depending on where you happen to be standing, walking, eating or sleeping, New York is either the most overwhelming and chaotic city in America or the warmest, most romantic town on earth. For all the bright-lights-big-city grandeur (Midtown’s twinkling canyons, Wall Street’s warp-speed intensity), one can always find a charmingly quiet neighborhood where the world...

Just imagine this: you come back home after a hectic day at the office and your friends insist you meet them somewhere for a light partying session… isn’t that wonderful! But this can be more amazing if you all decide to meet up in one of New York City’s steakhouse. A New York City steakhouse...

Many great museums in New York City offer free admission on certain days of the week, while others allow you to set your own admission price. Here's a good list of some of the most popular museums, their regular admission price, and when they're open free-of-charge.